Men Wanted for Congress Open Race in Three Districts
An open field for congressional nominations in the ninth tenth and eleventh districts invites Republican contenders. Ex sate Daniel W Lane and Ward 8 figures are mentioned as potential winners while names to avoid include Lundy Seiberlich Witt Parker Weeks Daggett Petit Sears White and Foss. In the Irish district turnout favors a Republican victory and Callender may claim the nomination if he acts at the caucus. If not O Connell could seize it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Lundy
Frank Seiberlich
Charles T. Witt
A. S. Parker Weeks
Fred Daggett
Jerome Petiit
Walter L. Sears
William H. White
Eugene N. Foss
Congress
Daniel W. Lane
Andrew J. Peters
Lomasney
Ward 8
Edward Callender
Joe
O’connell
Tragic elopement ends in death and burial bond
Annie Saxe killed by her lover Ralph Saxe in a death by own action after elopement. Neighbors found Ralph on the floor. he died within an hour. Funds raised for burial. mayor led subscriptions. Ralph Saxe, son of Jacob B. Saxe of Medford, linked to Albany writer J. G. Saxe. Mrs Abbie Saxe, Ralph's mother, unaware of the fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Ralph Saxe
J. G. Saxe
Albany
New York
Frank L. Wing
New Bedford
Mass
Annie “Saxe
Woodlawn
Wollaston
Medford
Abbie Saxe
Central Avenue
Not Offensive Says Revere Lifesavers Bathing Suits
A 1908 letter from William A. Parr defends the lifesavers at Revere Beach amid reader complaints about their near nude bathing suits. Metropolitan Park Commission officials defend the style as functional and appropriate for rescues, noting suits must fit tightly and expose limbs for efficiency. The debate considers public morality and safety, with no regulation changes expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Metropolitan Park Commissioners
Beacon Street
Gilmore Reports State School and Mill Fund Apportionment
Pascal P. Gilmore, state treasurer, completed the 1908 apportionment of the school and mill fund totaling 893,926 dollars, an increase of 213,936.87 over 1907. The announcement comes from Augusta Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Bic
Pascal P. Gilmore
Defender of Revere Beach lifeguard bathing suits
A letter to the editor defends the lifeguard swimsuits at Revere Beach. The author argues the suits are light and quick to shed water, do not hinder movement, reduce grabbing risk, and do not snag on boat gear during rescues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Guards
Revere Beach
Hazel Drew Murder Case Stirs Teal Pond Theories
District Attorney O'Brien probes whether Hazel Drew was killed in Troy or lured to Teal Pond where rocks along the edge may have caused a fatal blow during a struggle. Frank Smith’s account remains unsatisfactory as details emerge from the July night and the early investigation. A $1000 reward is offered for the arrest and conviction.
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O’brien
Troy
Teal Pond
Frank Smith
Hazel
Taberton Road
Smith
William Taylor
Hazel Drew
Frank Richmond
Taylor
Rensselaer County
Women Save Orleans From Forest Fires
Dozens of residents including women joined husbands and brothers to fight a major forest fire threatening Orleans. Water hoses and bucket brigades saved the post office and several homes as winds shifted. By night the fire eased with the town reporting no further danger and praise for the townspeople’s courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Orleans
Winthrop M. Crosby
Board of Selectmen
Mr. Crosby
Orleans
Letter to the Editor on Life Saving Guards at Revere
Lawrence H A Connor of Charlestown writes praising life saving guards at Revere Beach for their brave work in saving swimmers. He argues critics often never swim out and should credit guards wearing suits enabling rapid rescue. He invites readers to ask rescued swimmers about praise for the guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere Beach
Lawrence H. A. Connor
Soley Street
Charlestown
Suits Necessary at the Beach Says Reader
A reader at Revere protests exposing life guards in dress suits or Mother Hubbard outfits. They argue against prudish views and urge workers to wear modest coverings. The letter defends the 1908 life guard suit, condemns nudity, and calls for decorum on the beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Post
Life Guard
Mother Hubbard
Frye Fights Forest Fire To Save Maine Home
Senator William P. Frye personally helped battle a major forest fire threatening his Lake Moose summer home in Phillips Maine. About 100 summer visitors arrived by motor boat to aid, including C R Butler H Bray W M Briggs Rev T H Derrick I G Browne and Mrs H H dill, as a high northwest wind strained efforts yet the group prevailed and residents were relieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Butler
H. Bray
W. M. Briggs
Boston
T. H. Derrick
Andover
I. G. Browne
Brookline
H. H. Dill
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Nomi
Saxe
Revere
Metropolitan Park Commission
City Point
William A. Parr
East Eighth Street
South Boston
Duryers
Rational Starch Company, Wew
York City
Br. Lyon
Edward Lavine
Chattanooga
Tenn
California
Fic Syrup Co
Onty
Old Revere
W. B. Laxton
Frye
Statesman
Maine
Dees Lebel
ENRY
Ikgf
Washington & Essex Streets
India
Linon
Madras
Henry Siegel Co
Batiste
Dimities
Henry Siege Co
Bromo Seltzer Fabery
Hood’s
Hind’s
Jamaica
Reg. Price
Yara
Galen
Brussels
Copenhagen
Cluett
Orsano
Battsreey
Ib. Parc
U. S
McDonald’s
Golden Santos
Fancy Family
Swift
Pride
Princess Tea
de Combina
Baker's
Henry Siegel
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